Blast away with the Bullet ST Flux!
Check out the HPI Bullet ST Flux, the
ready-to-run electric monster truck that's perfect for off-road
bashers and RC enthusiasts! This is a 1/10th scale monster truck
fitted with a powerful 4WD drivetrain and monstrously powerful HPI
Flux brushless motor technology, so it can blast through all sorts
of terrain and absolutely fly over obstacles!
The Bullet ST Flux is just one member of a
family of HPI vehicles which are based around a durable 4WD
shaft drivetrain, 2 shocks per wheel and double-deck aluminium
chassis. The Bullet off-road trucks feature either silent
Flux brushless motor systems or Nitro Star 3.0 engines, and are
available in different off-road truck varieties. In short, you can
get the precise flavour of off-road performance you want with the
HPI Bullet range!
Chassis
The Bullet trucks use a 3mm
aluminium plate-style chassis as the backbone, providing
an extremely tough foundation for the suspension and drivetrain.
The aluminium used in the chassis is the very strong 6061
alloy, which is the best aluminium available in
radio-controlled vehicles and military aircraft, making it the
ideal material for something like the Bullet! For extra stiffness,
the sides of the chassis are upturned and the aluminium radio plate
also acts as an extra stiffening support.
Drivetrain
The drivetrain used in all Bullet trucks is a
full-time
four-wheel drive shaft-type drivetrain, just like the one
used in 1/8th scale buggies such as the World Champion D8 buggy. A
shaft drivetrain is the best option for a kit that's expected to
encounter every possible driving condition and track surface, so
whether you're blasting through mud, water, dirt, grass, snow or
gravel, this is exactly what you what you want! A strong plastic
spur gear takes the power from the engine and transmits it front
and rear through an adjustable dual pad slipper clutch. A dual pad
slipper provides more protection to the drivetrain than a standard
single pad design, and we've included it as standard to make sure
you get the best out of the Bullet. The centre dogbones drive the
front and rear bevel differentials, which use 4 internal gears for
increased durability and lifetime over standard 2-gear diffs. Tough
steel outdrives turn steel outdrives and axles, and 14mm hex
adapters spin the cool styled wheels wrapped with all-terrain
tractor-tread rubber tyres. Braking power is provided by the HPI
Flux brushless motor, giving just as much stopping strength as the
steel disc brake supplied on nitro versions of the Bullet! Just
push the controller trigger forward for immense brakes and the
ability to stop whenever you want! For extra efficiency, all the
components of the drivetrain, from the spur gear to the wheel
axles, spin on rubber-sealed
ball bearings. With
these bearings you get long runtimes and long engine life while the
rubber seals keep out dust and grime!
Flux Shot Motor
and Flux Reload Speedo
The HPI Flux system installed in the Bullet
Flux kits features mind-bending brushless technology similar to
what makes the Savage Flux HP and Vorza Flux HP kits so absolutely
insane - truly awesome power packed into a compact and tidy
package! The Flux Shot motor features modern brushless inner
workings wrapped with a cool black-anodized heatsink case, while
the Flux Reload speedo features bullet connectors for the motor,
Dean's plug battery connector and even a cooling fan right on top
to keep things ice-cold! The Bullet can handle up to 7 NiMH cells
or 2S LiPo batteries to give the truck insance speeds and
acceleration! Go on, give it a try - you know you want to!
Suspension and
Steering
The Bullet ST Flux uses a tough suspension
design derived from larger racing trucks, but with a few extra bits
for increased durability! Long suspension arms are damped
by 2 oil-filled shock absorbers each, and tough front and
rear bumpers combined with skid plates protect both ends of the
truck in just about every collision.
Extra-long suspension arms provide stability, and thick suspension
pins give you extra insurance against crash damage. Both shocks on
each arm are 'captured', meaning the mounting screw attaches on
both sides of the shock end for extra durability in any type of
conditions. The suspension arms feature a solid construction for
extra-tough construction and extreme durability. Multiple shock
mounting locations let you fine-tune the handling for whatever you
plan to be doing. For advanced tuning,
turnbuckle
links let you make quick adjustments, and even the
steering links use turnbuckles so you can change the front toe
setting if you wanted. Go ahead and try it - even though it's
perfectly set at the factory for neutral handling, we don't mind if
you try something new!
The shock absorbers are factory-fitted just like everything else on
the Bullet ST Flux, and are precisely filled with oil for
exceptional handling in turns and cushioning when landing big
jumps. With big coil-over springs they are the perfect match to the
long suspension arms! Optional mounting points are provided on the
suspension arms for lowering the stance of the truck slightly
(great for running on-road) and stiffening up the suspension at the
same time, without using option parts.
The hubs, steering knuckles, and rear uprights, are made of tough
nylon plastic for enduring any sort of punishment. The front hubs
have an oversized rock guard to keep pebbles and stones away from
the dogbone/axle joint. Finally, a tough
servo
saver protects the steering servo from any accidents, and
perfect for keeping the strong HPI SF-1 servo out of trouble.
Durability
We've gone over quite a lot how fantastic
the Bullet MT Flux is, but there's one important thing we haven't
covered in detail yet: how absolutely tough and strong it is!
Bumpers, skid plates, thick steel drivetrain parts, specially
constructed composite parts and smart design combine to make this
one of the strongest, most durable and most reliable radio-control
trucks you'll ever try.
Thick bumpers at the front and rear are made from a softer material
than other parts of the truck so they bend in impacts and don't
snap under pressure. Skid plates under the bumpers allow the Bullet
to slide over and past whatever obstacles it can't climb over, if
you can find obstacles that big! Tough bumper braces allow the
bumpers to spring back after impacts, so they're always ready for
more.
Beefy suspension braces protect the suspension pins from crash
damage and prevent the pins from bending or breaking in a really
hard crash.
Mounting the body on plastic body posts might sound like a
no-brainer, considering the abuse this truck is likely to take, but
we made sure to use the same material as the bumpers for the body
posts. This makes sure that if you do roll over the body posts
won't break and will flex with the roll and let you land on all
four wheels, ready to drive off!
Speaking of rollovers, the chassis has a handy roll bar mounted
over the spur gear. This lets you get a grip on things and carry
the truck around, but also gives the body a bit of extra protection
should you decide to end a jump with the rubber side up.
Electronics
Controlling the Bullet is the trusty and proven
HPI TF-1
radio, which has been used by many RC hobbyists around the
world. The realistic steering wheel feel of this type of radio
encourages the RC beginner to think of the Bullet as a real car
driving around a race course, and the feel of pulling back on the
throttle trigger is just like stomping on the accelerator of a real
car! The HPI TF-1 radio transmitter features interchangeable
frequency crystals, a retractable aerial, easy access to radio
adjustments and simple AA battery replacement. The SF-1 servo and
receiver use standard plugs, so it's easy to upgrade when you feel
the need to!
Full Assembly
Instructions and HPI RC Cars DVD
As with all HPI cars and trucks, you get a in-depth,
complete instruction manual with step by step
instructions that allow you to easily disassemble and reassemble
your monster truck for maintenance and easy servicing. The
information on the HPI RC Cars DVDprovides a
complete and detailed introduction to the fascinating world of RC
model cars. This DVD will show you step by step how to get your kit
running, and how to get the best performance from your HPI RC car.
The HPI RC Car DVD is your personal RC car expert in a box!
Features
- Factory-assembled & pre-painted 4WD Monster Truck
- Painted and detailed bodyshell ready to strut its stuff!
- Strong and powerful HPI Flux Shot brushless motor
- Reliable HPI Flux Reload speedo with fan and 2S LiPo
capability
- 6061 aluminium chassis provides the ideal backbone
- Tough bumpers combine with skid plates to protect all 4
corners
- 8 oil-filled shocks provide a plush ride
- Extra-long suspension arms provide stability and balance
- Proven racing design throughout
- Steel turnbuckle links allow you to custom-tune the ride
- Sealed shaft drivetrain is maintenance-free and super
strong
- Double-pad slipper clutch design for extra drivetrain
protection
- All-terrain tractor-tread tyres look fantastic on black chrome
wheels
- Solid and reliable HPI electronics fitted in splashproof
receiver box
- Intelligent fuel line routing to keep things neat and tidy
- A smart metal washer prevents over-tightening of wheel
nuts
- Aluminium center brace for more durability over plastic
brace
- Additional tuning options included in the kit
Pre-assembled 1/10
Scale 4WD Truck with HPI Flux Reload system and Painted Body
Specification may be subject to change
